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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 669.98 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 669.98 and 273.38 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 669.98 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/669.98 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 669.98 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 183,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,159.13/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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